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Every Egyptian Ever

Ages 5–12

Pharaoh and General

Cartoon of a king in a striped nemes and broad collar

Thutmose III

A great army king who led many campaigns.

Years
About 1479–1425 BCE
We are not sure of the exact year.
Time
New Kingdom. New Kingdom.
Where they ruled or lived
ThebesKarnak

Three facts

  1. 1He became the full ruler after Hatshepsut.
  2. 2His armies marched far to the north.
  3. 3He added buildings at Karnak.

More to know

His years on the throne include the time when Hatshepsut led. He was young at the start. Later scribes listed his victories.

Places: Thebes, Karnak.

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